Entitlement to see Policies and Procedures

[MetroVape]

Hi All

New to the forum and looking for some advice. This thread is also posted in the Employment section. Any help would be most welcome much appreciated.

Small amount of advice needed (for now). After several incidents at work, none involving myself, I thought it would be a good idea to review the Policies and Procedures that cover discipline. I have to admit that I have never seen any such documents, they do exist apparently, although I have never even had an offer to review them either when I signed my original contract of employment or when I signed subsequent contracts (after changes to employment occured). Well today I asked if I could have a copy of the documents and I was told that I could see them, no time or date was given though, but could not have a copy. I understand that the company does not have to give every employee an "employee handbook" but if a specific request is made to get a copy are they obligated to provide me with one or is access, at a time that suites them, enough to fulfill their legal requirements.

Thanks in Advance.

[stevemLS]

Re: Entitlement to see Policies and Procedures

I can see absolutely no reason why they would not let you have access to the policies.

Having said that, I can see why you may have put them on the defensive, if you requested in the context of incidents which had nothing to do with you.

That does not though alter my first view.

[MetroVape]

Re: Entitlement to see Policies and Procedures

Excuse my lack of context. I have been involved in the disciplinary process before, only in the form of unofficial and undocumented 'telling offs'. I have to say that it did strike me as rather unprofessional in these meetings, but that's another story. Anyway a friend/college was recently suspended without pay, without warning and without any formal meeting. This started alarm bells ringing for me and thus is what made me want to read the Policies and Procedures regarding discipline. Still waiting to hear when I will be allowed to view the documents.

[stevemLS]

Re: Entitlement to see Policies and Procedures

It sounds like a bit of a dodgy employer.

Nonetheless, if they are referenced in what you already have, you can in writing request a copy.

Of course, you risk "marking your card" as a troublemaker. How long have you worked there.

[MetroVape]

Re: Entitlement to see Policies and Procedures

I have worked for my current employer for just over 12 years served my apprenticeship here and have done eight years on top of that. I think my card is already marked, not as a trouble maker as such but as someone that will debate back when needed and will always come prepared with the correct facts and information. On topic I just had word from the managing director that I can see the book, no word when, and in his words "your entitled to see it but make sure you take note of what's in it".